Lamine Yamal, best young talent of 2026: "I would have liked Cubarsí to win it"

Lamine Yamal won the Best Young Talent award for the third consecutive year at the Ballon d'Or gala, expressing his wish for teammate Pau Cubarsí to have won instead. The event took place at the London Palladium, where Yamal, dressed in Chanel, acknowledged his club and national team for their support. He is also a contender for the Ballon d'Or, aiming to become the youngest winner in history. Despite the excitement, there is uncertainty as previous winners of the young talent award have not won the Ballon d'Or. The competition includes Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé, both strong candidates with impressive records. The outcome remains uncertain as the gala unfolds.